What are your favorite gun/shooting YouTube channels?

[BCGlocker]

I like to watch channels that are unbiased, not afraid to speak the truth and not influenced by the manufactures (much). I hate channels that “like" everything they featured/reviewed. Undoubtedly, these channels are sponsored by the manufactures. Mine tops three channels are listed below. What are yours? Please tell us why you like your channels.

Sootch00-Great advice and instructional video on gear
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9P50fJMTIUiNtDWBifY3g

The Nutnfancy Project-tells like it is. A in depth review of the products
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT5ssxEDZHNyz28N4Ov7Wg

The Yankee Marshal-this dude is funny and not afraid to say a particular product sucks.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgD93xd1KaokQWJ96woH-AA

[jh9]

I like to watch channels that are unbiased, not afraid to speak the truth
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The Nutnfancy Project-tells like it is. A in depth review of the products
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT5ssxEDZHNyz28N4Ov7Wg


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[Clobbersaurus]

^^ Hahaha!

[Robinson]

Nutnfancy gets on my nerves after, like, a second or two.

If I want to watch gun-related Youtube videos that are just casual entertainment it's Hickok45 just because I think he's a cool guy and shows a lot of variety.

I dig the tmacs videos.

[ubervic]

I avoid the egotistical blowhards who go out of their way to pose as switched-on military types or firearms experts, complete with dramatic video effects and music, all the while displaying poor technique such as slapping the trigger. I can't stand contributing to their click/view rates.

While Hickok45 is a bit long-winded at times, I enjoy his videos because he is smart, funny, well-versed and, perhaps most endearing, just a regular (sometimes self-deprecating) guy who happens to enjoy talking about firearms & shooting. And he's a pretty darn good shooter, too.

[bigslim]

Ballistic Radio (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPSxdn_Ftut7wjd99X0a2FA)

Colion Noir (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC193r5YXcpQJV34N99ZbhzQ)

Ben Stoeger (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpvB2hC2A7prWhLlz6Tfafw)

Ernest Langdon (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0P3L7g-tg6C3o8i9h_TdtQ)

Gun Nuts Media (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY_roSElk65SCnJe0ZMIqaA)

HaleyStrategic (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdqO3qjABeMfqdhErk-A7zg)

Jeff Gonzales (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2b7-nv8a9E4Vt17sn0Chw)

kyledefoor1 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUUuIVqv3l-ENQOGiZQ5wA)

MBest11x (https://www.youtube.com/user/MBest11x)

Miculek.com- The Leaders in Gun Control! (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChk5eyAGuO3J4rV-CiMNkNQ)

Mike Pannone (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC55QQT56x_RtqZy1fZ_p4cA/videos)

Modern Samurai Project (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2vxBOWXPo9V7sUvb_Rfkhw)

OrigamiAK (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeVRNQq7ZrVcEXD1gs1_WEA)

PanteaoProductions (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZMqBccRMpd15jhcFsga4aA)

Pat Mac (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOZdThjffqiGL6xWETXEAuw)

Paul Sharp (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhHa9bqVrthhVcYUYAjRzw)

pistoltraining (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIl6K_LiqqI2bd9OnJT5KcQ)

powerfactorshow (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyI48D1cviydVJGn72Hiztw)

ShivWorks (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCOH7RPyPQh7pgJoW02vjg)

SuperSetCA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxDu4LpFol2d0mN-Un5_X-w)

TC InVA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD3Sm9ySJa9I0QVSr5LSIgQ)

Team Peg Leg (https://www.youtube.com/user/PPGMD/videos)

TriggerTimeTV (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9yHuiTE1ecyFV7uBiSSRA)

Vickers Tactical (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0zNoCMMiPEAst0JrwUht0w)

Viking Tactics (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs5iRZoqlgf2YPtvjHfDdXw)

Voodoo Man (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGOchVkq-WfJ2js7m3x--w)

Mike

[TR675]

Forgotten Weapons.

[Cheap Shot]

Ballistic Radio (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPSxdn_Ftut7wjd99X0a2FA)

Colion Noir (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC193r5YXcpQJV34N99ZbhzQ)

Ben Stoeger (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpvB2hC2A7prWhLlz6Tfafw)

Ernest Langdon (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0P3L7g-tg6C3o8i9h_TdtQ)

Gun Nuts Media (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY_roSElk65SCnJe0ZMIqaA)

HaleyStrategic (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdqO3qjABeMfqdhErk-A7zg)

Jeff Gonzales (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2b7-nv8a9E4Vt17sn0Chw)

kyledefoor1 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUUuIVqv3l-ENQOGiZQ5wA)

MBest11x (https://www.youtube.com/user/MBest11x)

Miculek.com- The Leaders in Gun Control! (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChk5eyAGuO3J4rV-CiMNkNQ)

Mike Pannone (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC55QQT56x_RtqZy1fZ_p4cA/videos)

Modern Samurai Project (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2vxBOWXPo9V7sUvb_Rfkhw)

OrigamiAK (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeVRNQq7ZrVcEXD1gs1_WEA)

PanteaoProductions (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZMqBccRMpd15jhcFsga4aA)

Pat Mac (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOZdThjffqiGL6xWETXEAuw)

Paul Sharp (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhHa9bqVrthhVcYUYAjRzw)

pistoltraining (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIl6K_LiqqI2bd9OnJT5KcQ)

powerfactorshow (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyI48D1cviydVJGn72Hiztw)

ShivWorks (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCOH7RPyPQh7pgJoW02vjg)

SuperSetCA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxDu4LpFol2d0mN-Un5_X-w)

TC InVA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD3Sm9ySJa9I0QVSr5LSIgQ)

Team Peg Leg (https://www.youtube.com/user/PPGMD/videos)

TriggerTimeTV (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9yHuiTE1ecyFV7uBiSSRA)

Vickers Tactical (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0zNoCMMiPEAst0JrwUht0w)

Viking Tactics (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs5iRZoqlgf2YPtvjHfDdXw)

Voodoo Man (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGOchVkq-WfJ2js7m3x--w)

Mike

Thanks for doing that!

Very helpful

[RJ]

Forgotten Weapons.

I like Ian.

Especially his videos on some of the very early automatics. One of my favorites is the 1908 Schwarzlose 'blow forward' design. I find that stuff very cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHQep9KW0ys

[walker2713]

Hickok45
mrgunsngear
handguncombatives
colion noir
vickers tactical

[MET]

I like Ian.

Especially his videos on some of the very early automatics. One of my favorites is the 1908 Schwarzlose 'blow forward' design. I find that stuff very cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHQep9KW0ys
Ian's videos are great. If you haven't already check out the other show he does.

https://www.full30.com/channels/inrange

[HopetonBrown]

I like to watch channels that are unbiased, not afraid to speak the truth and not influenced by the manufactures (much). I hate channels that “like" everything they featured/reviewed. Undoubtedly, these channels are sponsored by the manufactures. Mine tops three channels are listed below. What are yours? Please tell us why you like your channels.

Sootch00-Great advice and instructional video on gear
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9P50fJMTIUiNtDWBifY3g

The Nutnfancy Project-tells like it is. A in depth review of the products
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT5ssxEDZHNyz28N4Ov7Wg

The Yankee Marshal-this dude is funny and not afraid to say a particular product sucks.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgD93xd1KaokQWJ96woH-AA
Sootch00 had 2 NDs in a year and exhibits poor gun handling (which probably explains his NDs).

Nutnfancy is too in love with himself and gear, and also exhibits poor weaponshandling.

The Yankee Marshall doesn't actually talk about shooting.

Darkwood Personal Defense runs many DoTW type tests and is mostly centered on defensive and competitive shooting skills.

https://youtu.be/OpaKYiJcbiY

[ReverendMeat]

About the only ones I watch anymore are Military Arms Channel and Forgotten Weapons/InRange. Though I have seen a couple Twang n Bang and MrGunsGear that had some very helpful information

[Surf]

I like to watch channels that are unbiased, not afraid to speak the truth and not influenced by the manufactures (much). I hate channels that “like" everything they featured/reviewed. Undoubtedly, these channels are sponsored by the manufactures. Mine tops three channels are listed below. What are yours? Please tell us why you like your channels.

Sootch00-Great advice and instructional video on gear
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE9P50fJMTIUiNtDWBifY3g

The Nutnfancy Project-tells like it is. A in depth review of the products
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbT5ssxEDZHNyz28N4Ov7Wg

The Yankee Marshal-this dude is funny and not afraid to say a particular product sucks.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgD93xd1KaokQWJ96woH-AAMost of the content on youtube leaves me feeling that I wasted my time all the way up to the point that I stop watching the video. There are some guys that have some cool and interesting video's that I come across for sure but I don't have "favorites" in that there are channels that I would "subscribe to" and "follow" on a regular basis. Having said that I don't watch any of those 3 you mention especially anything from the last 2 on this list.

[BWT]

I hate to say it.

I watch it for entertainment most days. I hate to say that, but I've realized you'd spend your time much better going to a forum with qualified and vetted perspectives if you have a specific task. If you use YouTube interchangeably with television then I think the quality of content is reduced.

I like Twang and Bang, Military Arms Channel, Travis Haley, Jerry Miculek, Kyle Lamb, and a few others.

Surf's channel was amazing because of the sheer high volume of quality content. I understanding why he had to abandon the practice, but you certainly did phenomenal work. I hate to say this but my sentiments reflect Surf's; often times you're not going to gather a ton of information. You may get a nugget of wisdom here or there.

I enjoy nutnfancy's videos sometimes (I know he's hated); it depends on my moods. I also just let opinions on certain items (AR-15's, etc.) go in one ear and out the other. I feel like for knives and maybe camping stuff. I'd consider his opinion more heavily for those items. When I was in college for my Associate's I watched a lot of youtube, and after that I stopped pretty much entirely. Now that I'm married, working, and stuck at home doing homework (finishing my Bachelor's); I waste a lot of 10-20 minute breaks watching gun-culture related youtube videos.

Ballistic Radio would probably be a great resource to listen to interviews, etc. if you're digging for information or developing skill. I'd say pick up a few books by stoeger, get snap caps, a shot timer, a SIRT, and some dry firing software where you can designate fields or practice drills, etc.

It just depends on what you're looking to get from it.

God Bless,

Brandon

[Sadmin]

Found this guy off Gunnit. The shooting videos are just ok, but he has some interesting handguns and stories behind them.

lifesizepotato


http://youtu.be/fwH8U03uYXI

Surfs channel is / was still the best.


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[Hambo]

Reviews, YouTube gurus calling each other out, tactical videos...don't like any of them.

Because my firearms interests are all over the map, I like forgottenweapons and capandball.

For fun, Dynamic Pie Concepts and Matt Best.

[SamAdams]

I like The Chopping Block. Andrew often posts on PF and takes Doc's suggestions in order to constantly improve his work -

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCFfkAZgLwfUIJ1nN4SnsTVw




I don't spend much time with YouTube gun videos. Too much b.s. to wade through to find something useful IMO.

[TGS]

Ian's videos are great. If you haven't already check out the other show he does.

https://www.full30.com/channels/inrange

Nice, I've never seen that. I'm also a big fan of FW.

Check out this......I want!

https://www.full30.com/video/f33231c7bbff5febfcc8d6d1ff6d9f44

[Appalachained]

Hickok45
Mrgunsngear
GUN-TIME ( formerly Brandon401401 )




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[scw2]

Surf's channel was amazing because of the sheer high volume of quality content. I understanding why he had to abandon the practice, but you certainly did phenomenal work.

I think I've seen one of his videos before. Wish I could have seen the rest since I remember it being pretty information dense!

[Surf]

Glad you guys enjoyed the youtube channel. I do still get a lot of talk and questions about the channel. I was one of the early youtube channels and most of the big ones now started and grew up after that time frame. I had a certain style and content and refused to do certain things just to get views. Many of the notable "youtubers" were subscribers and I did not like to see my content mirrored shortly after I released something, which was not uncommon. Not like I had some type of patent on the content, but the content was often misunderstood and relayed incorrectly and that is what bothered me. I also did not monetize so no adds, so views or hits were not a priority.

I really started the channel as a private thing to share shooting stuff with a brother and his shooting group who live far from me. His shooting group / network grew beyond the private viewer limit and there was no "unlisted" options at that time, so I made certain stuff "public" really just for them. I was new to youtube and it was not as commonplace than as it is now so I didn't expect it to grow like it did. It kind of took on a life of its own. At a certain point it was big enough that I kind of felt obligated to create videos for those long time viewers that really supported and enjoyed the channel. It was time consuming and did cost me out of pocket, but a big benefit was that video was / has always been one of my key tools for my own training and instruction to others.

Many wanted to associate themselves, shoutouts, get togethers, interviews for their channel etc. Many also wanted to be the first to interview me for their channel and a bonus was the desire to be the first to show my face if I ever decided to go that route. It was all more than a bit strange. I know it sounds odd since I had a youtube channel, but I did not wish to have any recognition or to be known as a "youtube personality". The whole thing just seemed a bit weird, still does, especially since I was not driving any business or deriving any income from it. I never mentioned youtube in person unless if someone else brought up the topic and strangely enough people still recognized me. Due to my job, being recognized has always been a potentially bad thing so it was always an uneasy feeling. I did not want to be involved / associated with any of the other channels out there and I stuck to doing my own thing.

I may or may not have video's in the future. In the future I could potentially see video in support of a business plan, but in reality I don't need to go that route especially if I stick mostly with closed or restricted type of courses. Thanks again guys to those who supported the channel, it really was for those who had the passion and desire for what we all enjoy doing!

[TElmer2]

In other words Surf, put a brown bag over your head and bring back your channel. ;) I kid! I kid! I understand where you are coming from.

I enjoy the videos that you have posted here and have taken some of the shooting lessons learned and incorporated them into my own live fire practice. Here is to hoping you decide to bring it back. While youtube celebrity status isn't needed, the content certainly is. It's another reason I stay here...the vetted content.

[P.E. Kelley]

Forgotten Weapons
Military Arms Channel

And what??? you guys all forgot about little old me??? https://www.youtube.com/user/MultigunVideo

[StraitR]

I may or may not have video's in the future.

I understand how highly unlikely this is, but color me elated just to hear it mentioned.

[DMF13]

Nutnfancy gets on my nerves after, like, a second or two.

Back when I was shooting IDPA on a semi-regular basis, one of the guys in the local club would rave about that jackwagon, so I checked out some of his stuff to see what the fuss was about.

Not only did I find him annoying, I picked up quickly on the fact that he would talk repeatedly about his military expertise, and implied his military background made him an expert in all the small arms tactics he would prattle on and on about. Turns out he was a pilot flying tankers in the Air Force. Having been a navigator in the Air Force I can tell you the USAF taught him next to nothing about small arms, other than how to hit the paper (not the actual silhouette target the whole 24"x36" piece of paper) with a Beretta M9 more often than not at 7, 15, and 25 yards, and has no military training or experience in what he's posting about.

He's an idiot, and it shows.

[45dotACP]

Ballistic Radio (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPSxdn_Ftut7wjd99X0a2FA)

Colion Noir (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC193r5YXcpQJV34N99ZbhzQ)

Ben Stoeger (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpvB2hC2A7prWhLlz6Tfafw)

Ernest Langdon (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0P3L7g-tg6C3o8i9h_TdtQ)

Gun Nuts Media (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY_roSElk65SCnJe0ZMIqaA)

HaleyStrategic (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdqO3qjABeMfqdhErk-A7zg)

Jeff Gonzales (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm2b7-nv8a9E4Vt17sn0Chw)

kyledefoor1 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTUUuIVqv3l-ENQOGiZQ5wA)

MBest11x (https://www.youtube.com/user/MBest11x)

Miculek.com- The Leaders in Gun Control! (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChk5eyAGuO3J4rV-CiMNkNQ)

Mike Pannone (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC55QQT56x_RtqZy1fZ_p4cA/videos)

Modern Samurai Project (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2vxBOWXPo9V7sUvb_Rfkhw)

OrigamiAK (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeVRNQq7ZrVcEXD1gs1_WEA)

PanteaoProductions (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZMqBccRMpd15jhcFsga4aA)

Pat Mac (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOZdThjffqiGL6xWETXEAuw)

Paul Sharp (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPhHa9bqVrthhVcYUYAjRzw)

pistoltraining (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIl6K_LiqqI2bd9OnJT5KcQ)

powerfactorshow (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyI48D1cviydVJGn72Hiztw)

ShivWorks (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMCOH7RPyPQh7pgJoW02vjg)

SuperSetCA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxDu4LpFol2d0mN-Un5_X-w)

TC InVA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD3Sm9ySJa9I0QVSr5LSIgQ)

Team Peg Leg (https://www.youtube.com/user/PPGMD/videos)

TriggerTimeTV (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe9yHuiTE1ecyFV7uBiSSRA)

Vickers Tactical (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0zNoCMMiPEAst0JrwUht0w)

Viking Tactics (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs5iRZoqlgf2YPtvjHfDdXw)

Voodoo Man (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoGOchVkq-WfJ2js7m3x--w)

Mike

Jesus, I'm subbing this thread because of this post alone.

[David S.]

Necropost!!

Sarah Hauptman (her husband John runs PHLster holsters) is doing some solid interviews on the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus & PAC (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXwGUJBQiZvj0jdkGtI-4-g) channel.


https://youtu.be/Jbub0EhAo-Q

See also, Scott "Jedi" Jedlinski, Caleb Giddings, John Murphy and Stephannie Weidner (Active Self Protection).

[Bigghoss]

I miss LifeSizePotato...